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I.T Manager

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Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Full-time
  • To provide leadership and management of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and establish ICT as a Critical Success Factor in all World Vision’s work.
  • To drive efficiency through the use of technology at World Vision
  • To provide strategic development, management and operation of the IT System
Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop and maintain a 3-year National Office ICT Strategy and related policies and standards that are aligned with Partnership and Regional ICT strategy, policies and standards and National Office strategy.
  • Prepare, review and monitor the ICT Annual Budget and Operating Plan to ensure effective implementation of the ICT Strategy.
  • Provide leadership and advise National Office Leadership Team on ICT Developments and Policy Issues and their impact on the National Office operations and strategy.
  • Maintain an aggregated view of all significant/major ICT projects’ status and schedule for implementation and support across the National Office.
  • Manage the introduction, implementation and support of appropriate information and communication technology in the National Office in line with Partnership standards and policies and local legal requirements.
  • Develop the capacity of the ICT team through training and coaching methodologies to ensure that there is sufficient skill sets to provide and support ICT services to the organization.
  • Develop, deploy and maintain appropriate ICT Infrastructure and Connectivity solutions for both head office and field offices for secure, efficient and effective flow of information to facilitate operations and decision making.
  • Develop, deploy and maintain appropriate Business Applications that support critical business processes to ensure accurate data gathering, storage, retrieval, processing and reporting to facilitate operations and decision making.
  • Develop, deploy and maintain appropriate security systems that ensure Network, Systems and Data Security from internal and external security threats
  • Establish appropriate operational procedures, tools and resources for effective and timely delivery oftechnical support to all users (at the head office and field offices) that ensures high user productivity and guarantees customer satisfaction
  • Work with the Regional and Global ICT Teams to Leverage global ICT resources to access specialized network or applications support.
Educational Background: 
 Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineer or related field.
Skills/Experience: 

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

  • Technical Training qualifications required: Qualified as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) or CCNA.
  • Working knowledge of Lotus Notes Administration and Internet systems.
  • Experience: 5 years of working experience 2 of which have been in the capacity of managing an ICT/MIS department in a busy environment.
  • Other: ITIL Certification will be an added advantage

Working Environment / Conditions:

  • Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
  • Travel: 20% Domestic/international travel is required.
  • On call: 20%

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 24 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 25 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit